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NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Education (04/29/2025)

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> company in Texas to bill for Medicaid. company in Texas to bill for Medicaid.
  • It's a small the United States.
  • I'm uh State...
  • That's a state uh which is a state body.
  • employers in the state.
Committee: Senate Education
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Mar 10th, 2026

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> in the state of Alabama and the nation. in the state of Alabama and the nation.
  • I may have two state champions at the up I may have two state champions at the up there.<00:57:39.120
  • I mean, they state employed. Are we not a part of full-time state employee? Are we?
  • </c> it so we could get there for this state. it so we could get there for this state.
  • state to state and back and forth from state to state and even<02:20:17.560><c> across</c><02:20:18.120
Keywords: 920, all
Summary: The Alabama Senate convened, heard a prayer and pledge, established a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the prior journal. The chamber received House messages, including referral of Senate Confirmation 89 for Rex Jones to the Underground and Aboveground Storage Tank Trust Funds Management Board, and concurred in Senate Bill 231 after a 30-0 vote. Several local House bills were referred to the Committee on Local Legislation. During personal remarks, Senator Coleman-Madison recognized Women’s History Month and highlighted Alabama native Mary Ellen Jolly and her book, "Accidental Activist," praising women who support the legislature. The Senate then processed committee reports, including favorable reports on multiple Finance and Taxation General Fund bills (SB 143, 144, 145 with substitute, 152, 153, 154, 162, 226 with substitute, and 146 with substitute and one abstention), as well as confirmations for Nancy Sandford, Marty Abrams, and Jim Page to the University of North Alabama Board of Trustees, all of which were confirmed. Committee reports also advanced several county and municipal and local legislation measures, including SB 292, HB 351, HB 141, HB 273, HB 504, HB 488, SB 343, and SB 346. On the floor, SB 333 on class two municipalities passed after adoption of its BIR and committee amendment, and HB 308, a proposed constitutional amendment for Mobile County, passed after the Senate tabled the committee amendment, adopted a substitute amendment by Senator Figures, and approved the certification resolution. SB 334 for Shelby County, SB 339 for Crenshaw County, and HB 507 for Covington County also passed, with certification resolutions adopted where required. The governor returned SB 228 with an executive amendment, and the Senate concurred 33-0. The Rules Committee report set the special order calendar for the next legislative day, listing bills including SB 91, SB 280, SB 181, SB 237, SB 326, SB 255, HB 77, HB 104, HB 110, HB 271, HB 362, HB 332, HB 429, SB 211, HB 125, HB 122, HB 124, SB 140, SB 199, and SB 332. Senator Singleton spoke at length criticizing the handling of minority-sponsored bills and questioning several measures, and after debate the Senate adopted the special order calendar 34-0. SB 91 was then carried over at the call of the chair.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Ethics and Elections Jan 13th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • campaign-related child care, which is already allowed at the federal level and in dozens of other states
  • , including Texas and Louisiana.
  • So, you know, you look at these events, and certainly one thing that we want to prevent is the state
  • We want to make sure that there is stability within our state.
  • See how our elections are done in the state of Florida.
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered several election- and ethics-related bills, along with a block of gubernatorial confirmations. Senate Bill 572, by Senator Harrell, updated ethics statutes so the definition of “relative” would include foster parents and foster children; the Commission on Ethics supported the change as a recommendation, and the bill passed unanimously. Senate Bill 414, by Senator Bracey Davis, would have allowed campaign funds to be used for campaign-related child care expenses, but the sponsor said it lacked the votes to advance and temporarily postponed it. The committee also heard Senate Bill 500, by Senator Avila, which would provide FDLE protective security details for major-party nominees for governor, lieutenant governor, and cabinet offices through the election and transition period. Senators raised questions about definitions, current protections, and public disclosure of travel information; despite some opposition over taxpayer funding, the bill was reported favorably. Senate Bill 620, by Senator Mayfield, required candidates to disclose any non-U.S. citizenship when qualifying for office; testimony from a dual citizen criticized the bill as unnecessary and stigmatizing, while supporters framed it as transparency. The bill also passed favorably. Chair Gates then presented CS for SB 92, creating whistleblower-style protections for public employees who file ethics complaints based on firsthand knowledge, including remedies for retaliation; the Commission on Ethics supported it and it passed favorably. The committee also approved a slate of gubernatorial appointments en bloc. Finally, Senate Bill 564, by Senator Yarborough, would allow registered or pre-registered high school students to volunteer at polling places for community service hours; testimony from a supervisor of elections and advocacy groups supported the civics benefit, a senator asked about how it would interact with existing community service requirements, and the bill passed favorably. The committee then adjourned.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Special Committee on Tourism Apr 15th, 2026

Special Committee on Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • State your name for the public record, and please begin when you are ready.
  • of Missouri and hopefully in the United States of America.
  • of Missouri and hopefully in the United States of America.
  • And it goes right across the state all the way to Kansas City Union Station.
  • There's the Texas Eagle route. You can take it to San Antonio.
Summary: The Special Committee on Tourism first met in executive session and approved the Senate substitute for Senate Bill 1000, which concerns the tourism supplemental revenue fund and how its money is collected and distributed. The motion to do pass received 11 ayes and 0 noes. In public hearing, the committee heard House Bill 2213, which would establish U.S. Grant Day in Missouri on April 27, Grant’s birthday. Representative Riggs described Grant’s many Missouri ties and his later legacy, and members offered supportive comments. No opposition was presented, and the hearing was closed without a vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1613, which would designate November 24 as Frankie Muse Freeman Day in Missouri. Senator Mosley and supporters emphasized Freeman’s civil rights work, especially in housing discrimination and voting rights, and witnesses spoke about her legacy and the importance of remembering segregation-era history. There was no opposition. The committee also heard House Bill 3216, which would designate May 10 as Missouri River Runner Day to raise awareness of Amtrak’s River Runner route across Missouri. Representative Wilson explained the bill’s connection to Train Awareness Day and the route’s usefulness for travel across the state, including to Jefferson City, St. Louis, and Kansas City. A witness provided informational testimony about the broader rail network and tourism value, and members discussed train travel safety and access. No opposition was offered, and the committee adjourned after the hearing.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division I (02/21/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:04:16.479><c> of</c> the United States of the United States of America<00:04:18.639><c> so</c
  • </c><00:45:01.839><c> of</c> Hurricanes that Wipe Out the State of Hurricanes that Wipe Out the State
  • So the state of Alabama was actually the first state in the country to put this program forward, and
  • located throughout the state.
  • state money.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony from Insurance Commissioner DJ Bettencourt on the New Hampshire Insurance Department budget. He said the department is self-funded through assessments on insurers based on New Hampshire premium volume, with about $8 billion in premiums written in the state and a department budget of roughly $15.5 million. He explained that the department has 88 authorized positions, eight vacancies, and that three full-time positions were unfunded after the governor’s requested 4% reduction exercise. He also said the department is trying to balance staffing needs with not overburdening carriers during a hard insurance market. A major topic was the department’s $2.6 million rebate to industry from the prior fiscal year, which Bettencourt described as a credit against the next assessment rather than a direct cash payment. Members questioned why that credit was not reflected as a reduction in the upcoming budget, and Bettencourt and staff explained that the budget assumes full staffing and full spending, with any year-end surplus returned to insurers. The commissioner said the department had added staff in recent years for succession planning and to preserve institutional expertise, and that the rebate reflects careful budgeting rather than excess spending. Members also asked about staffing changes by division, including positions unfunded in fraud, property and casualty examinations, life and health examinations, and tax. Bettencourt said fraud investigations remain strong and that the department can use outside contractors for examinations, with those costs billed to the company being examined. He also described the department’s examination process, including periodic financial exams and targeted market conduct reviews triggered by consumer complaints or trends. Additional questions covered OIT transfers, the department’s oversight of fully insured health coverage, the insurance premium tax and fines going to the general fund, and the department’s limited role in auto repair reimbursement disputes, where he said complaints have recently declined.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Special Committee on Tourism Apr 15th, 2026

Special Committee on Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • State your name for the public record, and please begin when you are ready.
  • I am State Senator Angela Mosley, representing the 13th senatorial district.
  • of Missouri and hopefully in the United States of America.
  • And it goes right across the state all the way to Kansas City Union Station.
  • There's the Texas Eagle route. You can take it to San Antonio.
Keywords: 959, house, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Mar 26th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So please help me welcome the folks from MTO to the State Capitol. Thank you. Thank you, Mr.
  • And they started from Texas to Washington, D.C., to promote peace and kindness.
  • Welcome to your State Capitol, St. John's. It's so great to have you here with us in Sacramento.
  • John student myself, it is my absolute honor to welcome you to the California State Assembly.
  • John student myself, it is my absolute honor to welcome you to the California State Assembly.
Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, with opening prayer and pledge, followed by a series of guest introductions recognizing Nevada County search and rescue volunteers, a Canadian delegation, Oakland High School Public Health Academy students, Claremont McKenna College students, St. Edward’s Parish School students, and others. The body also approved several procedural motions, including re-referrals of bills to committees and permission for committees to notice bills pending re-referral. On the floor file, the Assembly adopted ACR 152 designating March 2026 as American Red Cross Month, with remarks praising Red Cross disaster relief, blood supply, and training work. It also adopted HR 90 celebrating No-Ruz, the Persian New Year, with members noting its themes of renewal and resilience amid conflict affecting Iranian communities. Later, ACR 141 recognizing Visak Day was adopted, honoring the Buddha’s birth and teachings on peace, compassion, and balance. Each of these resolutions received numerous co-authors before voice vote adoption. The Assembly also passed AB 1844, which updates the Judges’ Retirement System 2 to allow judges to designate non-spouse beneficiaries for survivor retirement benefits and extend protections to vested judges. On the consent calendar, AB 1948 relating to firearms and several resolutions, including HR 94 on Major League Baseball Opening Day 2026 and Senate concurrent resolutions, were adopted, with AB 1948 passing 60-0. The session concluded with an adjournment in memory of Caitlin Katie Mardellett and a motion to adjourn for spring recess until April 6.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Mar 3rd, 2026

Agricultural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • , state law controls.
  • Missouri has done similar, and Texas is working through that same process.
  • Arizona's passed in 2024 in a state with large urban centers.
  • Arizona is passed in 2024 in a state with large urban centers.
  • I am a political refugee from Washington State.
Summary: The Senate Agricultural Committee first approved the February 12, 2026 meeting minutes by voice vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1342, sponsored by Senator Tammy Nichols, which would create a statewide minimum standard allowing owner-occupants of detached single-family residences to keep up to four hens for household egg production, while preserving local authority over sanitation, noise, odor, pests, nuisance, and rooster restrictions. Nichols said the bill was a narrower version of a similar proposal from last year and was intended to support food security, self-reliance, and agricultural literacy; she also noted it would not affect final enforcement actions before July 1, 2026. Public testimony was split. Supporters argued the bill would protect basic homeowner freedoms, strengthen food security, and give families a small way to produce their own food. Opponents, including representatives of the Idaho Community Association Institute and the Association of Idaho Cities, said it would interfere with private covenants and local control, create nuisance and health concerns, and raise questions about lot size and possible egg sales in residential areas. A Nampa city councilman testified in support, saying the bill sets a reasonable state floor without eliminating local authority. In committee questions, senators asked about how the bill would affect existing HOA rules, whether it differed from last year’s proposal, and how the rooster provision would work. Nichols said the bill applies prospectively, leaves lot-size decisions to local governments, and only prohibits roosters where they are expressly banned. The committee then voted to send Senate Bill 1342 to the Senate floor with a do-pass recommendation; Senator Taylor said he would not support it, while Senator Lakey said he would support it.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Finance Division I (02/09/2026)

Transcript Highlights:
  • for the state.
  • for the state.
  • </c> for the state. for the state. &gt;&gt; Follow<00:15:20.320><c> up.
  • </c> that will be actual debt state debt. that will be actual debt state debt.
  • </c> state point of view. state point of view.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee first heard testimony on House Bill 1042, which would increase the BFA contingent credit limit. State Treasurer Monica Misipelli explained that under RSA 66, state debt capacity is tied to unrestricted revenue and that guaranteed debt counts in the calculation even though it is contingent rather than direct debt. She said the state currently has about 4.2% to 4.3% debt-to-revenue ratio, about $120 million in additional capacity, and that approving the bill’s proposed increase would reduce available capacity for future state borrowing, including capital budgets. She noted the BFA has a long history of using guarantees without a state payout, but said the legislature should consider whether the full additional $250 million is needed and whether unused guarantee authorizations, such as one for the Pease Development Authority, should be reviewed in the future. Committee members asked whether guarantees have the same effect as actual debt for bonding capacity, and the treasurer confirmed that they do for purposes of the formula. Members also asked about the usual level of debt relative to the statutory 10% cap, and she said the state generally stays well below that limit. BFA Executive Director James Key Wallace then testified that the request was driven by rising project costs, inflation, and the need for more runway so the agency does not have to return to the legislature in an emergency. He said the BFA is self-supported, has never had a guarantee paid out by the state, requires collateral and reserves, and believes the appropriate range is closer to $400 million to $450 million; he also said a Senate bill would raise the limit to $400 million. He added that the BFA’s pipeline includes projects from about $15 million to $100 million and that housing availability is an important factor in business location decisions. After closing the work session on House Bill 1042, the committee opened House Bill 241, a bill on health insurance coverage for pain management services for chronic pain. Representative Dave Nagel, the prime sponsor, gave extensive background on his long career in pain medicine and said the bill is intended to improve access to non-opioid therapies and evidence-based pain management. He described the broad population affected by chronic pain and opioid use disorder, and said the proposal has long had bipartisan and stakeholder support. No vote or final action was taken on House Bill 241 in the portion of the meeting provided.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Mar 3rd, 2026

Agricultural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • , state law controls.
  • Missouri has done similar, and Texas is working through that same process.
  • Arizona's passed in 2024 in a state with large urban centers.
  • Arizona is passed in 2024 in a state with large urban centers.
  • I am a political refugee from Washington State.
Keywords: 989, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Ways and Means (04/23/2025)

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:13:46.079><c> in</c> there is a number of control states in there is a number of control states
  • </c> pay millions in state and local taxes. pay millions in state and local taxes.
  • And just coincidental timing, the state of Texas has a similar bill, Senate Bill 21.
  • And just coincidental timing, the state of Texas has a similar bill, Senate Bill 21.
  • If held out of state, there may be an impact on the availability of capital within the state.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Commerce (02/03/2026)

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> the 47 other states that default to it. the 47 other states that default to it.
  • </c> in the state. Mhm. in the state. Mhm.
  • by state.
  • </c><01:50:19.199><c> If</c><01:50:19.360><c> you're</c> cost state by state.
  • If you're cost state by state.
Committee: Senate Commerce
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • it ran through, because the Insurance Department is the one who regulates all bondsmen across the state
  • Will there be any further questions about geography or transportation in the great state of Oklahoma?
  • Will there be any further questions about geography or transportation in the great state of Oklahoma?
  • As I said, hello, my name is Lucille Morehouse, and I'm a 15-year-old forage state ambassador.
  • like Delaware and Texas.
Summary: The committee took up a long list of Senate bills covering business regulation, professional licensing, transportation, tourism, consumer credit, and other policy areas. Among the measures discussed were SB 378 on bail bondsmen regulation and capital requirements, SB 1061 on brokered loans and renewal assessments, SB 1534 on charity enforcement, SB 1684 on liability insurance for highway remediation contractors, SB 1826 eliminating a sunset on the Oklahoma Enterprise Zone Incentive Leverage Act, SB 1217 on real estate touring contracts, SB 1948 on fireworks sales, SB 540 joining a dental compact, SB 1035 on utility contractors working near private property, SB 1475 renaming a bridge as the Toby Keith Interchange, SB 1327 giving the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Board more authority, SB 2159 designating wheat as the official crop, SB 2049 requiring Transportation Commission review before ODOT bond claims, SB 1447 on prescription drug plan procurement, SB 1443 on anesthesiologist compensation, SB 1641 requiring LLC articles to include an email address, SB 1873 on continuing education dates and hours, SB 265 creating pollinator state designations, SB 1521 on safeguards for conversational AI systems, SB 1326 on self-storage operations, SB 2155 on Route 66 Commission MOUs, SB 1531 on UAS/AAM governance and FAA Part 108 readiness, SB 1824 on corporate code modernization, SB 1653 joining the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact, SB 1920 raising the auto salvage threshold, and SB 1277 on OESC job-search practices. Several bills were amended before passage, including SB 1948, SB 1521, SB 1326, and SB 1531. Testimony and questions focused on practical effects and committee jurisdiction. On SB 378, members pressed for a plain-language explanation of why bail bondsmen’s capital requirements should increase; the author clarified that the bill affects bondsmen’s regulatory capacity, not the amount criminal defendants must post. On SB 1327, members asked why the tourism board had been advisory and whether the change would add expertise and gubernatorial appointment authority. SB 1824 drew concern about impacts on minority stockholders, with the author saying fiduciary protections remain and that the bill is intended to reduce frivolous lawsuits while preserving flexibility. SB 1521 was described as a light-touch child protection bill for conversational AI, adding suicide-prevention protections, parental controls, and transparency requirements. A young FFA ambassador, Lucille Morehouse, presented SB 265 in support of pollinator designations, describing her pollinator project and the importance of pollinators to agriculture and ecosystems. Most measures advanced with little or no opposition, though several recorded dissenting votes. SB 378, SB 1061, SB 1534, SB 1684, SB 1217, SB 1948, SB 1035, SB 1475, SB 1327, SB 2049, SB 1447, SB 1443, SB 1641, SB 1873, SB 265, SB 1521, SB 1326, SB 2155, SB 1531, SB 1824, SB 1653, SB 1920, and SB 1277 were all declared out of committee, with vote totals generally ranging from 11-0 to 15-0 and some split votes such as 12-2, 13-1, 14-1, or 11-2. One bill, SB 1966, was laid over at the sponsor’s request. The chair closed by noting additional bills were still being negotiated, including one involving the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> the state to let lead 10 troops each. the state to let lead 10 troops each.
  • </c><00:54:18.559><c> of</c> and families here in the state of and families here in the state of Hawaii
  • </c> toddler programs throughout the state toddler programs throughout the state serving<00:55:34.800
  • As the Hawaii regional the state.
  • </c> across the state without those funds. across the state without those funds.
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: This joint informational briefing on Act 310 grants and aid focused on organizations describing how federal funding cuts, Medicaid/SNAP changes, and related policy shifts are affecting their services and budgets. Committee members explained there would be no Q&A, testimony would be limited to one minute, and in-person participants would be heard before Zoom callers. Members repeatedly asked testifiers to identify the amount of federal funding lost or at risk. Testimony came from a wide range of nonprofits and community providers, including Aloha Care, Hawaii Bicycling League, Hawaii Literacy, Hawaii Youth Symphony, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii, the Tsunami Museum, The Kohala Center, West Hawaii Community Health Center, West Hawaii Region Hospital Foundation, Sounding Joy Music Therapy, Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii, Dynamic Community Solutions, Feeding Hawaii Together, Girl Scouts of Hawaii, Hawaii Disability Rights Center, Hawaii Youth Services Network, Hawaiian Lending and Investments, Homana, Honolulu Theatre for the Youth, Kids Hurt Too Hawaii, and Kokua Kalihi Valley. Most described reduced or threatened federal support and requested state funding to maintain services such as health care access, food security, disaster preparedness, literacy and digital inclusion, youth mentoring, arts education, housing, and climate or agricultural resilience. Several speakers emphasized direct impacts on vulnerable populations, including kūpuna, low-income families, immigrants, homeless youth, and people with disabilities. Requests ranged from relatively small planning or program grants to multi-million-dollar stabilization asks, with some organizations citing specific losses such as reduced Medicaid or USDA funding, canceled EPA or FEMA support, or expiring federal grants. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the briefing.
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session, 2/12/2026 #1

Maryland House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:02:53.040><c> Boys</c> of the 2025 2A Maryland State Boys of the 2025 2A Maryland State Boys
  • </c> of control in the state. It sure does. of control in the state. It sure does.
  • </c> state roads for the people of Dundoc. state roads for the people of Dundoc.
  • </c> every person every person in our state. every person every person in our state.
  • </c> After graduating from Morgan State, Mr. After graduating from Morgan State, Mr.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/25

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:18:42.799><c> uh</c> but that there might be some State uh but that there might be some State
  • </c> there is virus circulating in your state there is virus circulating in your state in<00:36:10.880
  • </c><01:25:28.600><c> of</c> through deers for the entire state of through deers for the entire state
  • </c> that cannot be paid the mesal State that cannot be paid the mesal State cattman<01:30:31.440><c>
  • </c> farmers and ranchers in the state farmers and ranchers in the state deserve<01:30:43.159><c> to<
Bills: HF601 , HF271 , HF1101 , HF979
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Health Policy Feb 18th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • THIS BILL REMOVES THE EXISTING PROHIBITION AND LAW, ONE THAT 47 OTHER STATES DO NOT HAVE.
  • LET'S MAKE FLORIDA THE 19TH STATE TO GO SMOKE-FREE. >> Chair Burton: THANK YOU. EVA LYNN.
  • ADDITIONAL LEGISLATION IS EXPECTED THIS YEAR IN TEXAS OKLAHOMA SOUTH CAROLINA NORTH CAROLINA AND MORE
  • STATEMENTS SIMILAR TO THE ONE AHCA HAS SUBMITTED THAT DO NOT TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE SAVINGS TO THE STATE
  • I THINK IN THIS PARTICULAR SITUATION THESE ARE INDIVIDUALS WORKING FOR US AS STATE EMPLOYEES.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Fri Mar 14, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST

Economic Development & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:20:35.039><c> is</c> assistant producer but if the state is assistant producer but if the state
  • </c> in that to be able to address state in that to be able to address state government<00:39:41.520>
  • </c><00:39:46.880><c> um</c> government which is the county state um government which is the county state
  • Oh, it's by us, the state. No, okay.
  • </c><01:00:54.720><c> legislature</c> exactly it's on the state legislature exactly it's on the state
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee on Economic Development and Technology heard testimony on several measures, beginning with SB 1343, which would amend quorum requirements for the Small Business Regulatory Review Board. The board chair testified in support, saying it has been difficult to fill all seats and that using active seats for quorum would help the board function more effectively. No opposition or questions were raised, and the committee moved on. The committee then heard SB 1578, which drew mixed testimony. DBEDT supported the measure and the Attorney General suggested inserting preamble language from HB 1025 to provide historical context on the East-West Center. Austin Martin of the Libertarian Party of Hawaiʻi opposed the bill, arguing it could invite improper behavior, create loosely regulated satellite offices, increase foreign influence, and add competition for land ownership. The committee took no vote during the hearing. The bulk of the meeting focused on SB 1641, a measure to establish a Hawaiʻi film commission/authority and related funding and governance structure. DBEDT supported the intent and offered friendly amendments to clarify the distinction between film and media industries, while the Honolulu Film Office and labor representatives from IATSE, Teamsters, and Pride at Work supported the bill but urged changes. Their concerns centered on conflicts of interest, especially having producers on the commission, and they asked for more labor representation and clearer oversight rules. The Attorney General raised constitutional and special-fund concerns, saying the grant standards and special-fund language needed work. Committee members discussed renaming the entity as a Hawaiʻi Film Authority, broadening its scope beyond cultural production, adjusting the commission makeup, and clarifying funding sources, including the existing film and creative industries fund and the 0.2% rebate contribution. No final vote was taken in the portion provided, but members indicated the bill would need substantial revisions and an HD1.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy Committee 3/18/26

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • that's the kind of state version of that's the kind of state version of IQUA.<00:03:32.159><c> Um,</c
  • And I most certainly want to state.
  • c> Colorado</c><00:40:09.760><c> to</c> from New York to Texas to Colorado to from New York to Texas
  • </c> education program in the United States. education program in the United States.
  • </c><01:04:43.119><c> your</c> Uh, Director Grant, please state your Uh, Director Grant, please state
Bills: HF3714 , HF4399 , HF4176 , HF2544 , HF60 , HF4231 , HF4232
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (02/20/2026)

State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Okay, it being 1:00, we'll call to order this executive session for State-Federal Relations and Veterans
  • So this is my first term in the State House. I got elected.
  • </c><00:15:58.079><c> Dad,</c> Austin, Texas area said, "What? Dad, Austin, Texas area said, "What?
  • goal is to destroy the Jews and abolish the state of Israel.
  • Finally, New Hampshire is a live free or die state.
Keywords: 1189, house, all